The Rapids Report

January 24th, 2022

Dear STrEaM Families,

This week we will have a modified schedule: “B” block day on Monday and “A” block day Friday. We won’t have the “full” schedule periods 1-7 on Monday and Friday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday schedules remain the same. This is a proactive COVID mitigation strategy: fewer classes per day means less exposure, less intermingled groups, fewer passing times, less movement in the school. It also makes it easier to cover classes if we have multiple staff absences. Since this gives us two days of “specials,” Period 8 on Thursday will be Advisory-based Learning Labs, focused on math and academic work.

Regular “specials” Period 8 on Monday this week (Musicians, bring instruments Monday!)

PE will be skating at Scenic Park this week! Please have students bring skates if they have them!

This Week at STrEaM

Monday 1/24:

Modified Schedule: “B” Block Day (p. 5-8, Specials)
7th grade PE skating Scenic Park
Ski Team practice at STrEam

Tuesday 1/25:

Ski Team practice at STrEaM
Regular “A” block schedule, Advisory and P. 1-4
6th grade PE skating Scenic Park

Wednesday 1/26:

SKI MEET AT EAGLE RVR HS- bus leaves 4 PM
After school clubs: Schools Next, Boxing, Math Lab
#STrEaMwearWednesday Wear your STrEaM gear!
SEL topic this week: Bullying

Thursday 1/27:

Ski Team practice at Russian Jack
B Day, Advisory and P. 5-8 (P.8 Advisory Learning Labs)
7th grade PE skating Scenic Park

Friday 1/28:

Modified Schedule: “A” Block Day P. 1-4
6th grade PE skating Scenic Park
Ski Team practice at Russian Jack

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Social Media Safety Video

The link below is to a video about social media safety for students. It was put together by Victims for Justice through a grant by Anchorage Health and Human Services. It is a fantastic educational tool for teen parents, and we encourage you to watch with your child at home: https://vimeo.com/663019068

Yearbook

Order BEFORE Mar 14th! Don't lose your opportunity to order! Link to purchasing is also on the front page of the website under STrEaM News. ASA Yearbook ID Code: 14560722 YEARBOOK ORDER SITE. Only $20 for a year of memories!!

Ski Team info

Practice at STrEaM Monday 1/24 and Tuesday 1/25. Our first ski race is this Wednesday1/26 at 5:30 PM at Eagle River High School. Skiers will catch the bus at 4:00 PM Wednesday at STrEaM to go to that race. Estimated return time 7:30. 2022 Season race schedule click HERE

We’ve been to Russian Jack 3 times already with an average of 33 skiers. That is amazing! Thanks to all our parent volunteers and coaches! Thursday 1/27 and Friday 1/28 we plan to practice at Russian Jack.

Questions?: contact Coach Mozen mozen_howard@asdk12.org or Coach Perkins perkins_scott@asdk12.org

Pick up & drop off

Drive safely and follow traffic laws in the neighborhood.

Pull forward as far possible into open space available, up to the end of the curb. This allows traffic to move and more students to exit/enter vehicles.

Do NOT stop with open space in front of your vehicle.

Be patient with staff and other drivers, follow directions and traffic laws. Watch for students walking or on wheels, skis, etc.

Thank you all for your positivity and patience!

APC Updates

The next APC Meeting will be Wednesday, February 9th at 5:30 PM on Zoom and Youtube. Contact us to be on the agenda for public comment.

Facilities Committee meets again on Wednesday 2/2 at 5:30 PM on Zoom. Contact admin if interested in joining.

Lottery and 22-23 SY

The lottery opens for the 22-23 school year on February 1st. Returning students do NOT have to apply in the lottery. However, please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be returning to STrEaM, as this affects enrollment and seats available.

Please help with recruiting for 22-23 by sharing and spreading the word about our school. Please share and pass on social media posts, and see Mrs. Biondich for flyers and posters if you have a place to distribute them.

Closing and Quyana

Thank you for your patience, grace and understanding as we continue navigating school in a pandemic, while providing the most positive learning environment possible. We truly believe this is the greatest school on earth, and strive every day to make it so!

Principal Adam Mokelke mokelke_adam@asdk12.org

Teacher Expert Megan Gatlin gatlin_megan@asdk12.org

Admin. Assistant Sylvia Biondich biondich_sylvia@asdk12.org

Counselor Amy Bonertz bonertz_amy@asdk12.org

(907) 742-9000 https://www.asdk12.org/stream